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New Cello Duets Published by U.M.P.

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New Cello Duets Published by U.M.P.

U.M.P. has just published three volumes of cello duets by Joanna Borrett, which can be purchased here:

Inspiration Cello! Book 1

Inspiration Cello! Book 2

Inspiration Cello! Book 3

Each volume contains four brand new duets.

 Book 1 is Teacher/Pupil duets for beginners, grades 1 – 3. They use beginner versions of col legno, pizz, left hand pizz, snap pizz, tremolo bowing, harmonics and open string double stopping to enhance the fun side of cello playing. The titles are:Coming Home, Lindy Hop Rock,Magic… and Smugglers’ Return.

Book 2 is for intermediate cellists, grades 3 – 6 and is in bass clef throughout, with the highest note being B above harmonic A. There’s lots of contrast – from tapping the cello at the start of ‘Lilliburlero’, to stamping in ‘Panache’ glissandi in ‘Sleazy’ and some ponticello in ‘Lament’. Both parts are of equal standard and the players take turns playing the tune and accompanying, making them a lovely start to chamber music playing.

Book 3 is for more advanced cellists, grades 6 – 8. They are mostly in bass clef and vary from the impressionistic ‘Summer Memory’ to natural harmonics and sweeping tunes in ‘Morning Prelude’, evocative Scottish lyricism in ‘Highland Meeting’ and simple fun in ‘Variations on a Christmas Carol’.

Joanna Borrett says: ” I am thrilled that U.M.P. has published these duets. I very much hope cellists of all standards will enjoy playing them. There is lots of scope for performers to use their imagination and all fingerings and dynamics are subjective,”

 

Inspiration Cello! U.M.P.

New Early Intermediate Cello Duets

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Fedora Strings is now selling three new early intermediate cello duets for £6.99. The three duets comprise an arrangement of Over the Hills and Far Away, an arrangement of Basse Dance and a new composition called Sleazy.

The music is around Grades 3 –  5 . It’s the first time our website has sold music at this technical level and it’s an area we’re hoping to expand. And all the duets have character:
Basse Dance is lively and energetic…Over the Hills and Far Away is romantic…

...and Sleazy is jazzy…

Six great broadway violin and cello duets

You can view and  buy the music  here!

Christmas Duets

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Christmas duets may not be our specialist area, but we do sell a newly composed piece called Christmas Variations which is available for cello and piano, for cello duet and as a violin and cello duet.

What is the music like?

The music is based on the carol Ding Dong Merrily on High and has three variations. It lasts around three minutes and the standard of music is around Grade 6.
Christmas duets

And remember we can arrange music for you

Remember – if you would like a Christmas carol arrangement of your own, for your own ensemble or as a gift for a friend, we can compose one for you at a reasonable price Click here to find out more or email us direct at info@fedorastrings.com

Relax with our violin and cello duet sheet music!

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Relax with our violin and cello duet sheet music!

If you feel like trying some new duets we have plenty of sheet music in our shop which is not too demanding technically and is fun to play. Here are some relaxing, summer choices :

Tambourin
A lively, happy piece with straightforward parts for both instruments.

My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose
Who doesn’t enjoy this well known, romantic folk tune?

Over the Hills and Far Away
Another vibrant, happy piece with lots of open string double stopping that is easier than it sounds!

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
One of the most popular pieces ever written? Here’s the chance to try a duet version instead of playing it in an orchestra.

As for cello duets Non Piu Andrai is a bit harder than the violin and cello duets mentioned above, but aims to have a sense of humour! And here’s the cello duet version of My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose.

More queries?

If you want to know more about the standard of our music just email us at info@fedorastrings

 relax with our violin and cello duet sheet music!

 

Cello Cartoons!

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It’s October half term and time for some light relief!! So I thought I would share some cello cartoons that I have come across recently.

cello cartoons

This one was posted on the Cello Internet Society and perhaps represents the wish for a holiday of all cellos everywhere? Who knows???

cello cartoons 2

Ahhhh… if only Ben Marcarto was Zorro!!!

cello cartoons 3

Well, it is possible they had a discussion like this…

That is true… it’s a fun piece to play!

But this is incorrect – you can never have too much of Handel’s Water Music!!

The last two cartoons come from Cello Heaven – a website dedicated to cello fun. Has this inspired you to play cello duets? If so click below:
Cello Duets

Cello Blogs

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If you feel practising the cello can sometimes be a bit isolating, reading cello blogs is a good way to stay in touch with other cellists’ enthusiasms and obsessions.
cello blogs

As with all blogs beware of believing everything you read! Everyone’s approach to the cello is different. What suits one person may not work for another.That said, I think it can be beneficial to hear others’ views, as long as you remember you don’t have to agree with them.

Cello Websites

Here are some of the most interesting websites:

The Cello Internet Society – accessible through Facebook, easy to join and unpretentious. It’s full of ideas, suggestions, videos and enthusiasm, and if you have a problem you can post a question and get lots of replies fast.

Cello Bello – a fairly new website covering most aspects of cello playing including teaching videos, masterclasses and a legacy section about famous cellists from the past.

David Finkel’s 100 Cello Talks on You Tube ( see Talk 1 below) are fascinating. They present practical tips from a wonderful cellist with loads of performing experience.

On a lighter note Extreme Cello  is hugely impressive and full of energy and fun!

Finally,  if all this cello talk inspires you to want to learn some new duets why not visit our online shop on the link below:
Cello Duet Shop